Relief Staff (102)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Caring for older people in the Borders is extremely important to Eildon.
Are you committed to delivering excellent service provision for older people, and can you support our tenants to stay connected to their local community and help them to find creative solutions to the challenges they may face?
We have numerous positions that we require relief cover for across our Sheltered and Extra Care facilities in the Scottish Borders, these are located in Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles. Iit would be ideal if you are able to cover all sites, but do detail when applying the role and location if you are unable to do this.
POSITION: Relief Assistant Co-ordinator
The work is varied and interesting and is best suited to individuals who enjoy connecting with different people with kindness and understanding whilst demonstrating an organised approach to day to day tasks.
POSITION: Relief Scheme Assistant
You will ensure all communal areas are clean, hygienic and tidy and assist in the provision of the meals service while working as part of a team to provide a warm, friendly and safe environment for
tenants.
POSITION: Relief Support Worker
You will provide a high standard of care and support to clients with learning and physical disabilities; to preserve and promote clients’ quality of life and individual rights to privacy, respect, choice and independence.
POSITION: Relief Support Worker (Extra Care Housing)
You will assist in the provision of the Extra Care Housing Service, by ensuring tenants are provided with the means to maintain independent tenancies in a warm, friendly, and safe environment, directly supporting tenants in their homes by providing individual advice, practical housing support assistance, direct personal and emotional care.
POSITION: Relief Cook
You will be responsible for the preparing and production of a varied and nutritious meal plan for tenants and customers.
POSITION: Relief Catering Assistant
You will assist with the preparation, production and serving of a varied and nutritious meal plan for tenants and customers.
These are relief posts to cover staff absences therefore there are no guaranteed hours and work is offered on an as and when needed basis. Hours of work and shifts vary and can cover a seven-day week. We can offer flexibility in shift patterns to meet your availability. Opportunities to achieve the relevant mandatory training requirements are offered.
Our preference is for you to register and complete your application online. If you have any issues with this please contact the HR Team by email: HRTeam@eildon.org.uk or phone 01750 724050.
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button and complete the application form giving as much information as possible. If you wish to attach any supporting documents this can be done after submitting your application.
We are aware of an issue with our online application portal if you are using an apple device/safari browser. Our developers are working on this. We would advise you try from a computer or laptop and if there are still issues then email HRTeam@eildon.org.uk for an application pack
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £12.07-£12.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Relief Staff (102) roles across Eildon Housing Association's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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